Safety Manager

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Safety Manager will be responsible for Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities in one or more business locations, assessing and managing hazards and risk, reducing loss, applying the global Operational Integrity Management System, and meeting or exceeding relevant federal and local regulation. They understand the relationship between safety, quality, and productivity and their combined influence on the profitability of the organization. Additionally, they monitor the HSE-related performance of locations they support and work collaboratively with the OI/HSE Manager and site management and staff to proactively influence desirable results while minimizing the impact of unplanned events.

• Responsible for dissemination and implementation of global SGS OI Standards, Policies, and strategy
• Leads development and implementation of programs to meet these standards, policies, and strategies as required
• Ensures maintenance of continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with SGS and governmental HSE Standards
• Conducts OI inspections to assess the status of OI programs, generates reports, communicates findings and strategies needed for compliance with the supported Line of Business
• Ensures training needs for all positions within the location are identified and met, as they relate to compliance with internal expectations and with federal regulations.
• Works with the relevant management to deliver this training internally or through external sources
• Assists the Industrial Hygiene Manager with the implementation of Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene
• Exposure Assessment and Monitoring Plans by coordinating and, when needed, participating in hazard identification and assessment activities
• Leads an effective implementation and utilization of risk identification, evaluation, and management processes
• Participates in the incident investigation of all HSE-related incidents and “near misses” at supported locations, utilizing formal tools to identify the root cause and develop appropriate corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborates with the SGS Occupational Medical Director and Business Management Team to ensure effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood, and functioning as desired
• Serves as the Business HSE/OI technical expert, providing technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives of the function including capital project review and risks management associated with non-capital modifications
• Effectively supports geographically dispersed locations via in-person, remote, or electronic means
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in science, or Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, etc. Required
• 2-5 years of experience in practical OHS advisory capacity in a related industry Required
• Experience resolving health, safety, and environmental questions and concerns in a timely manner Required
• Experience with risk management, incident investigation, program development, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Valid driver's license required
• Certified Safety Professional or related designation.
• Advanced ability with MS suite software, ability to easily adapt and utilize new software as it becomes available to the benefit of the position.

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

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